Jobs at NSO

Working at the NSO

NSO’s goal is to build a world-class, diverse workforce and support an inclusive environment that encourages professional development and offers top-notch benefits. Our talented staff, who work at our corporate office, or one of our NASA or NSF Centers, come from a variety of fields. Positions include scientists, engineers, educators, information technology staff, outreach and public relations professionals, managers, writers, designers, business professionals, and administrative staff.

We are deeply committed to encouraging people of all backgrounds to apply for these opportunities. Our experience has demonstrated that the broader the styles, characteristics, backgrounds, and abilities of our staff—in other words, the more diverse our team is—the greater potential we have for success. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, or mental or physical disability. Veterans, people who are disabled, or wounded warriors who need assistance with the employment process may contact us at [email AURA HR].

The National Solar Observatory (NSO) is the national center for ground-based solar physics in the United States (www.nso.edu) and is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation Division of Astronomical Sciences.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 to promote the progress of science. NSF supports basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future. Please refer to www.nsf.gov.

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